Lucknow: Chess Coach — Mary Gardiner's Convent School Job at Mary Gardiner's Convent School
Mary Gardiner's Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Mary Gardiner's Convent School
- School
- Mary Gardiner's Convent School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹6.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mary Gardiner's Convent School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Mary Gardiner's Convent School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 20+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Mary Gardiner's Convent School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Mary Gardiner's Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Mansarovar Yojana, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Mary Gardiner's Convent School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Mary Gardiner's Convent School
Mary Gardiner's Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Mary Gardiner's Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Mansarovar Yojana, Lucknow.
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